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The Last Bantam

  • 265 Camden High Street London, England, NW1 7BU United Kingdom (map)

1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 'bantams', men between 5'-5'3'' to fight. These men come from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small aggressive rooster, they're formed into special Bantam battalions.

1918. Bouzincourt, France. One Bantam remains. Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin.

This is his story. From the city of Dublin to the battlefields of France, this is a story about patriotism, prejudice, courage and betrayal. Inspired by real events.

Written and performed by Michael Hughes

★★★★★ British Theatre Guide

★★★★★ UK Theatre Web

★★★★★ Ian J Cole

★★★★★ Bookmarks and Stages

★★★★★ Derek Awards

★★★★★ Moreish TV

'A masterclass in storytelling' - Fringe review

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